I'm going into my senior year college and have relied on a fraternity meal plan and eating out often. What should I be buying at the grocery store regularly, and what are some quick and healthy meals to make regularly?
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posted by seandq
on Jun 17, 2013 -
28 answers
I love cooking, I do! But I really only love cooking for others. Come the weekend, I'll happily slave over brining meats that end in elaborate 120-step preparations. I have made food from the French Laundry cookbook that basically tripled my grocery bill. I love it.
But Monday through Friday, when its me and my tummy, I could kind of care less. I live a few miles from the nearest grocery and so I'm car-less, which means if I don't buy for the week, I don't buy at all. I'm also stupidly busy which means that a lot of the time I'm either paying way too much for lousy chain food or eating gummi worms for lunch.
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posted by GilloD
on May 30, 2013 -
17 answers
We're a family of four with two girls, ages 5 and almost 2. Need to keep grocery budget around 100/week. We like to buy organic fruits, veggies, and milk. How do you do it? Examples, lists, all helpful.
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posted by percor
on May 23, 2013 -
31 answers
There's a giant Korean supermarket not terribly far from where I live (the mega
Hmart in Burlington). It's enormous--big enough to have small aisles dedicated to different Asian groceries--a Thai aisle, an Indian aisle, a Japanese aisle, etc. It's far more than I'd ever be able to explore on my own. What items available in a truly excellent Asian supermarket should I seek out? This is pretty much a pan-Asian free-for-all, so if you have a favorite Indonesian mustard, or an unforgettable Cambodian pickle, please share here. Bonus points for sous-vide-able items!
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on May 20, 2013 -
54 answers
I am traveling to Wellfleet , Cape Cod for a week this Saturday.
I would like to do a lot of cooking for my aging mother and need to do a healthy shopping on the way from Logan Airport.
I would go into Boston to Whole Circus and Trader Joes, but it is not really on the way.
Where can I go for a good grocery shop, preferably with a decent organic selection, that is in between Logan and Wellfleet, MA
Thanks!
posted by silsurf
on Jan 30, 2013 -
9 answers
I'll be making a one-time pilgrimage to a Trader Joe's this weekend. What good, cheap stuff should I buy?
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posted by Bardolph
on Apr 29, 2010 -
91 answers
Every food item we buy has the ingredients listed in its cover. Is it required by law? If yes, which govt agency checks for the validity of the claims in the ingredients? I am asking this because, recently, two high school kids found that a well known company
was lying about the presence of vitamin C in its products.
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posted by raghuram
on Sep 10, 2009 -
15 answers
At a Walmart in Missouri, of all places, I found some pre-packaged, refrigerated tortillas that were very, very thin pieces of uncooked dough stacked together. You just peeled one off, put it in a pan to quickly cook it, and ended up with a delicious, home-made-tasting flour tortilla. Where can I find these in Chicago?
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posted by nitsuj
on May 9, 2009 -
19 answers
I'm going to be moving to Philadelphia soon and I'll be living near 2400 Chestnut St. Can anyone recommend good grocery stores to shop at?
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posted by Aanidaani
on May 8, 2009 -
21 answers
After months of diligently shopping healthier, I have come to the realization that I just cannot get through the fresh vegetables I buy in a timely manner. Having decided to go back to cans (except for cabbage and onions), tell me what I should be on the lookout for, in terms of great-tasting things to try.
posted by parmanparman
on Oct 4, 2008 -
24 answers
Fairway, D'Ag, Westside Market, Garden of Eden. What's the diff? Tell me all about Upper West Side grocery stores.
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posted by HotPatatta
on Jul 7, 2008 -
10 answers
I've been living on my own for about five years now, but I still cannot for the life of me understand grocery shopping. I've tried buying the staples, easy-to-cook meals, and even specific recipes. But I always end up ordering take out after a week.
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posted by pedmands
on Mar 3, 2008 -
34 answers
Do you get a lot of your food via mail order? I mean everyday foods, not stuff from expensive specialty places. What are your favorite sources for this? (I'm in the U.S.)
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posted by sparrows
on Nov 2, 2007 -
12 answers
Anyone know of a website that provides
comprehensive food price data throughout the U.S.? For instance, lists the current price of top round beef, a gallon of milk, etc. I want to compare prices per region/city.
posted by sluglicker
on Jul 30, 2007 -
9 answers
I love Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Wild Oats, and Farmers Market. What is the BIGGEST and best grocery store in Los Angeles County? Lots of variety needed.
posted by DarwinianDan
on Jul 4, 2007 -
19 answers
So I'm going to San Diego because I'm a big ol' geek and I'm finally going to San Diego Comic Con this year, about which I'm super excited. While in San Diego, what food should I eat/buy?
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posted by Samantha
on Jun 26, 2007 -
28 answers
Can I get Canadian bacon at a grocery store in St. Thomas (US VI)? Furthermore, what other differences from typical American suburban grocery stores will I find there?
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posted by pithy comment
on Jan 3, 2007 -
4 answers
I recently moved from NOVA to Somerville, MA and the place of business that I miss most is Wegmans! Is there any store remotely like that near where I am now?
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posted by o0dano0o
on Oct 16, 2006 -
13 answers
GourmetFilter: Where in Manhattan might one purchase ostrich eggs?
I need them for
Halloween an omlette recipe.
posted by Smart Dalek
on Jun 26, 2004 -
8 answers
